(almost) Universal Joystick Adapter Plates

[armi0024]

Project Launched!
come support us:

[opt2not]

Wico and happs too?

What's the price point?

[armi0024]

Happ yes, Wico, if the same yes embarassed to say, I didn't check

No exact price point yet, they will be affordable.

We may do a kickstarter just to guage interest and see if it can get some support

[Nephasth]

Happ yes, Wico, if the same yes embarassed to say, I didn't check

They're the same (+/- 1mm). I checked when I designed NephRings.

[opt2not]

Excellent, 'bout time someone put out a universal plate.
I'd be interested in getting a few.
What are you guys thinking for perks for those who pledge, if the KS happens? Store discounts? Bundle a joystick of your choice with it?

[armi0024]

Happ yes, Wico, if the same yes embarassed to say, I didn't check

They're the same (+/- 1mm). I checked when I designed NephRings.

Neph, I'm a slacker... actually I'm not a slacker I was just way over committed, doing some laser time this week, I will be in touch

Almost a selfish reason... I have a lot of Dynamos I want to put Sanwa's in...

[ArcadeNerd]

I'd be interested in some if the price was right

[PL1]

Not something that I need, but someone might find this useful.   

Would it be possible to make plates to "straighten" angled P3 and P4 joysticks?

Joystick (gray) connects to plate with flat-head screws and nuts. (red)

The original angled stick hardware passes through the curved slots (black) which allow you to adjust the angle of the joystick base before tightening the original hardware.


Scott

[Typefighter01]

^^I call dibs on this one Scott...original idea posted at 12:55PM 

Hey, they can be called "Universal Joystick/Dream Home Arcade Angled Joystick Adapter Plate".

Slogan: "When an $800 SF pedestal with angled joysticks just won't do, order our UJ/DHAJAP to play those 4 player cabs like you remember from the arcade" 

Edited to be an idiot and have a laugh...

[BadMouth]

Is overall size the same size as a standard happ/IL "base plate"?
If so, probably a lot of potential sales to those with x-arcade control panels and I'd mention that in the marketing.

If it's oversized at all though, it won't fit in the pocket routed out on those CPS.

[yotsuya]

^^I call dibs on this one Scott...original idea posted at 12:55PM 

Hey, they can be called "Universal Joystick/Dream Home Arcade Angled Joystick Adapter Plate".

Slogan: "When an $800 SF pedestal with angled joysticks just won't do, order our UJ/DHAJAP to play those 4 player cabs like you remember from the arcade" 

Wish we had a rep system so I could give you rep for this! 

[opt2not]

Is overall size the same size as a standard happ/IL "base plate"?
If so, probably a lot of potential sales to those with x-arcade control panels and I'd mention that in the marketing.

If it's oversized at all though, it won't fit in the pocket routed out on those CPS.

[PL1]

^^I call dibs on this one Scott...original idea posted at 12:55PM 

It's all yours -- wasn't paying much attention to the other thread, but the discussion of angled sticks there is what made me think up this design.   

Not sure if this is a case of "great minds think alike" or "all effluvia go down the same tube."   


Scott

[armi0024]

I will check out the X-arcade Stick when I get home, these arrived today, kickstarter tonight!

[mgb]

This is a great idea. I've had situations where I was forced to make adapter plates for putting zippyys in where happs once were.
my plates looked like crap. this is a nice solution here. Good luck, I hope they do well

[armi0024]

Thank you everyone!  Here's the info, should post this week to Kickstarter:
Kickstarter submitted!  14 days only, 1200 dollar goal, and will start this week!


Pledge $1 or more
Susan sends a letter of gratitude!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2013

Pledge $10 or more
You get one of the first Universal adapter plates shipped to you.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2014

Pledge $15 or more
Limited to 50
Early bird get's the worm! 2 Universal pates shipped to you! Limited early pledge quantities
Estimated delivery: Jan 2014

Pledge $25 or more
Limited to 50
4 Universal adapter plates shipped to you
Estimated delivery: Jan 2014

Pledge $25 or more
Paradise RGB Joystick with Universal plate installed
Estimated delivery: Jan 2014

Pledge $30 or more
Your choice of an LS-32-01 or Sanwa JLF with the Universal adapter plate installed.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2014

Pledge $30 or more
Missed the early bird special? 4 Universal adapter plates shipped to you
Estimated delivery: Jan 2014

Pledge $50 or more
2 x Paradise RGB Joysticks with Universal plate installed and 2 extra Universal adapter plates.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2014





And for the X-arcade fans...
The Stretch Goal #1 X-Arcade compatible plates- $1500 -

[opt2not]

Cool. I'll be in for the 2-unit pledge. Maybe more.
What's shipping to The great white north going to run me?

You should post this on SRK, KLOV and the Shmups forum if you haven't already.

[armi0024]

We don't really have a presence on Schmups, but the others are covered
We can probably do 1st class for a good deal, right now it's set to 10 dollars for outside the US, but that's assuming Europe etc... I may add a Canada category.

Someone asked about Crown series joysticks on SRK:
303FK (I have not tested with the others, but I believe the center plastic riser is too large for the center cut out.

[armi0024]

Project Launched!
come support us:

[Nephasth]

Backed!

[armi0024]

Thanks Nep

[opt2not]

Sorry, this reward will ship to backers in
the US only.

 

[yotsuya]

Backed! 2 Plate Special!

[armi0024]

Thanks yotsuya

Opt2not, what level are you trying for

[opt2not]

I was going for the $15 one.

[armi0024]

Just added a new international category for you Opt2not

[opt2not]

Excellent, backed.

I also spread the word on shmups: http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=48209

[05SRT4]

Backed 50$  I am really looking forward to this.

[pbj]

Clearly you already have the product in hand, what exactly is the kickstarter accomplishing?  Advertising?

[armi0024]

Clearly you already have the product in hand, what exactly is the kickstarter accomplishing?  Advertising?

We have 6 prototypes that I spray painted black.  Kickstarter really encourages prototypes.

Its a small added cost but we did not budget for this and thought it would be fun to do if we could get the support.  Thank you everyone for contributing!

[armi0024]

50% in one day! Thank you for all the support, we also are a featured staff pick.  You guys are awesome

Update.... I lied... we are now 91% funded Thank you everyone!

[armi0024]

Unbelievable, 2 days and 10% over funding!
At this point we have 185 dollars until the stretch goal of Xarcade compatible plates are done also.  If we get to this goal everyone pledging will have a choice of Xarcade compatible or slightly larger Universal plate.  Finally mount a Sanwa or Seimitsu easily in your Xarcade stick!

[armi0024]

X-arcade compatible plates are now an option, if you pledged you can chose these or the standard that we started with.  If we get to the next stretch there will be even more choices!

I am going to draw up some S plates over the weekend so we can add those on if the next stretch goal is hit.
Thank you again!

[BadMouth]

I think you'll get a boost from people who wanted x-arcade plates, but wanted to make sure they were guaranteed to be available first.

For the S-plates, the big thing would be having a deeper mounting depth than the standard s-plates.
Those only net you about 1/8" more thickness in the material the joystick is being bolted to.

[armi0024]

Great thoughts!

Just to be clear if you pledge for 2 plates you can get 2 X-arcade compatible plates!!!!! (and yes I have tested the design in my X-arcade stick.

I'm trying to get X-arcade to give us the go ahead to make them more official, but until then they will just be "compatible"

If this whole thing works we'll start looking at some ways to have fun with adapter plates.  Right now we will probably just stick to standard shapes, but I love to have fun

[armi0024]

Sorry for the double post... I am really tempted to do a "Q-bert" stick mount.
I'm also looking at doing an adapter for joust and some Williams games.

Not something that I need, but someone might find this useful.   

Would it be possible to make plates to "straighten" angled P3 and P4 joysticks?

Joystick (gray) connects to plate with flat-head screws and nuts. (red)

The original angled stick hardware passes through the curved slots (black) which allow you to adjust the angle of the joystick base before tightening the original hardware.


Scott

[ArcadeNerd]

I'm in, these should come in handy

[armi0024]

We announced 2 way Williams mounting hole compatibility and classic Nintendo joystick compatibility. 
Almost to 2k where we will have the small plates produced!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/211853764/universal-arcade-joystick-adapter-plate/posts/673729

[armi0024]

$4 away from 2k!

[armi0024]

Only two more days... I can't get a firm commitment on the S-plates, but we have 4 plates to choose from!!!
Original Universal Plates
X-arcade Compatible Universal Plates
Skinny Plates
Ms. Pacman Plates

Plus we added Williams two way joystick holes to the skinny plate, allowing you to replace joysticks on old games like Joust, Defender and Stargate!